Speaker

Chris Reavis will explore the neuroscience of stress and how it affects both employee and family engagement. He will introduce empathy-driven strategies to diffuse fight/flight responses and activate new neural pathways, empowering individuals to better handle future stressors. Chris is the bestselling author of Boost Your BS Resilience At Work and Unleashed: What a Child with Autism Can Teach You.

Kaylee Chrystal, the Community Engagement Coordinator for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Oregon, is focused on expanding the program to every county in the state. The Imagination Library sends a free, age-appropriate book each month to children from birth until age five, regardless of family income. In her presentation, “Expanding Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Across Oregon,” Kaylee will share updates on the program’s growth and how community members can help bring books to children across Oregon, nurturing a love for reading from an early age.

Tess Paterson, Volunteer Coordinator for JoyRx | Children’s Cancer Association, is dedicated to engaging and supporting volunteers as they bring comfort and joy to children facing serious illness. In her presentation, "The Transformative Impact of JoyRx," Tess will highlight JoyRx’s mission, showcase its healing programs, and share an inspiring volunteer story that demonstrates the far-reaching impact of the organization, touching lives beyond the children served.